Mary Cosby responds to horrific claims she leads a cult in Utah

As Mary Cosby once said, “If you come for me, I will send Jesus after you.” »

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, the “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star finally broke her silence after TLC released an explosive three-part documentary series accusing the Utah native of leading a cult.

In the docuseries, Mary Cosby and her husband, who is also her step-grandfather, were accused of physical and financial abuse, demanding free labor from followers and extramarital affairs.

TLC’s “Cult of the Real Housewives” premiered on January 1, 2026, and offered a deep dive into not only Cosby and her husband, Robert, but also allegations that the church is a cult.

Fans of the show know that Cosby’s church, Faith Temple Pentecostal, has been under scrutiny for years after an audio clip of Cosby condemning his congregation for its poverty surfaced online.

In the production, Cosby’s family members and former devotees open about their alleged experiences under the “RHOSLC” star. A former member claimed that Cosby and her husband pressured the church to donate large sums of money in “large offerings.”

“We could have just had a high offering meeting and then in a week or two we have another meeting where we’re told there’s an emergency and they need $100,000. They need it by Thursday. The worst announcement you can hear when you walk into that church is, ‘Tell everyone not to leave.’ We need to have an emergency meeting of the saints. “You knew it was going to be about money,” the MP said.

At another point in the series, Cosby’s first cousin, Dan Cosby, alleged that the TV personality had an affair with a church member named Cameron Williams. Williams was featured in previous episodes of “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” in which he spoke badly about Cosby and the church.

In the docuseries, Dan said that Williams once told him that Mary invited him to her house and that after he arrived, she took his hand and started “rubbing” it. Dan later alleged that Cameron told him he “put his hand in her vagina.”

Another member, Ernest Enoch, claimed that Williams shared details with him regarding her alleged affair with Cosby. “[Williams] “I said, ‘Me and Mary had an affair,'” Enoch told producers. “I said, that’s crazy…these people are ministers. They’re supposed to preach.”

In a clip shared to Instagram, Cosby showcased photos of herself and her “RHOSLC” castmates, as well as scenes from the show. She seemingly responded to the allegations made against her in the TLC docuseries via the caption, writing, “#godfirst #love #you #blessed #don’t believe lies. Happy Sunday!!”

Fans responded in support of the Bravo veteran, writing, “Yeah, this was all a plan set up by Todd. We love you, Mary!! Keep walking in the light. The fruit of the Spirit happens to be Chanel.”

Another user wrote: “We love you, girl!” before wondering where the Documentary by Jen Shah was. “It should have been the first!”

A third user added: “I refused to watch this nonsense. Obviously it’s motivated by jealousy. I love you, Mary and I pray that God gives you peace in the storm that passes all understanding.”

Meanwhile, users on Reddit expressed a range of feelings, criticizing the reality TV star for her alleged mistreatment of members of her church. “It would be one thing if she showed us on TV the opposite of everything the documentary accused her of, but literally everything is 100% believable just based on the person she was on TV,” one user wrote.

Another user came clean: “I believe everything, Mary,” while a third added: “It’s so like Mary to pretend everything is a lie.” Mary, you were kicked out of the church before your crook grandparents offered you money and comfort in exchange for being their church pastor. You’re thirsty and pretending to be indoctrinated into a bad situation.